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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.42, 1,034.28 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.42, 1,034.28 and 417.86 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.42 : 1,034.28 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.42/1,034.28 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.42x = 1,034.28 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.42x = 432,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,184.24/749.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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